A few weeks back, we discussed the best headphones you can buy, this week we want to take the conversation right into your ears and discuss the best earbuds. Sometimes portability rules, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice noise isolation or audio quality just for the privilege of taking your music with you. So, which earbuds do you think are the best of breed?

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We've covered how to pick great earbuds and headphones before, but this week we want to know which models you think are the right combination of bang for the buck, superior audio quality, portability, and longevity, even if you do have to pay for what you get. As with most hardware hives, if we get an overwhelming number of nominations for separate models, we'll collapse them into models, but we won't if we don't have to. Sound off in the discussions below!

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Hive Five nominations take place in the discussions, where you post your favorite tool for the job. We get hundreds of nominations, so to make your nomination clear, please include it at the top of your comment like so: VOTE: BEST EARBUDS. Please don't include your vote in a reply to another person. Nominations emailed to us will not be counted. Instead, make your vote and reply separate discussions. After you've made your nomination, let us know what makes it stand out from the competition.

About the Hive Five: The Hive Five feature series asks readers to answer the most frequently asked question we get: "Which tool is the best?" Once a week we'll put out a call for contenders looking for the best solution to a certain problem, then YOU tell us your favorite tools to get the job done. Every weekend, we'll report back with the top five recommendations and give you a chance to vote on which is best. For an example, check out last week's five best desktop computer speakers.

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The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. As with most Hive Five posts, if your favorite was left out, it's not because we hate it—it's because it didn't get the nominations required in the call for contenders post to make the top five. We understand it's a bit of a popularity contest, but if you have a favorite, we want to hear about it. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five? Send us an email at tips+hivefive@lifehacker.com!